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Commotion in the Pews

Thoughts and tirades that don't fit into any of my books. A collection of items of limited interest to anyone.

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My Personal Appearance May Be Declining.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on July 2, 2019 by Joseph CourtemancheJuly 2, 2019

For those of you who know me, that headline may not be much of a news flash. For the reader who doesn’t have any background with me, the barbarian pictured below is me. Needless to say, at 6′ and 300+ … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Uncategorized, walking | Tagged commotion in the pews, dale street, extending yourself, job fair, joseph courtemanche, library, minnesota, Saint Paul, university avenue

Black History Month Is For Henry

Commotion in the Pews Posted on February 18, 2019 by Joseph CourtemancheFebruary 18, 2019

Anyone that reads this blog regularly knows that I’m not big on hyphenated Americanism. I truly feel that you’re an American unless you’re previously from somewhere else, and have recently gained your citizenship. After some reasonable period, say five years, … Continue reading →

Posted in racism, Uncategorized | Tagged alabama, black history month, citizenship, commotion in the pews, dixie, henry, jim crow, joseph courtemanche, minnesota, public speaking, Saint Paul

Any Minute Now It Will Be Spring.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on April 30, 2018 by Joseph CourtemancheApril 29, 2018

Winter is possibly over. I’m not rushing into anything yet, but it is with great anticipation that I planted some seeds in a warming tray and started the cuttings from my sweet potatoes along in their jars. What, you might … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Weather Whining | Tagged annoying dog panting in my ear while putting in keywords, commotion in the pews, faa, fish-white skin, ice, joseph courtemanche, minnesota, moobs, plants, snow, spring, stormy, sweet potatoes, winter

Welcome to Minnesota.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on January 29, 2018 by Joseph CourtemancheJanuary 29, 2018

At this very moment visitors to the great state where I live are climbing into their cars, boarding a train, or flying toward my location. Many of them are coming for the big game (I’d use the name, but the … Continue reading →

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Law Enforcement – The Daily Grind Is Done With Excellent People

Commotion in the Pews Posted on August 8, 2017 by Joseph CourtemancheAugust 7, 2017

Long before some of you were born, I squeezed into a patrol car for a year of my life. I loved it at times, feared it at times, respected it always. I worked with some great people, some adequate people, … Continue reading →

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